1) Swing Apus RS, Mini-wing
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The Apus RS is an all-terrain Mini-wing and universal tool for guaranteed fun for practically any occasion.
Depending on the version (Apus RS or Apus RS Hike), it has a number of uses ranging from soaring in strong winds to dynamic flying at your local site, right through to Hike & Fly tours. What’s more, it will fit perfectly in your luggage thanks to its packed size and light weight. This means the APUS RS is intended for all paraglider pilots and keen Mini-wing pilots, for whom the desire for adventure and a passion for flying have top priority.
Flight behaviour
Depending on the wing loading, its flight behaviour ranges from standard to dynamically direct (refer to the Versatility Table). At the same time, the balanced handling and pleasant roll damping impart a pleasant and familiar feeling during flight with exceptional performance.
Special features
The innovative RAST concept has also proven itself in this category of glider. The delayed filling behaviour ensures that the inflation phase is easy to control and it minimises any tendency to launch the pilot unintentionally, particularly in very steep terrain or in strong winds. Once in the air, RAST ensures less canopy movement in turbulent air as well as an above-average resistance to collapse, which has a positive effect on performance.
APUS RS Standard
The Apus RS Standard version uses a combination of 41 and 34g paraglider fabric and standard risers. Custom colours can be ordered only for the standard version.
Apus RS Swift Risers go even further!
Optional Swift Trimmer Risers are available, and increase the already high trim speed of the Apus RS still further by about 6 km/hr.
This is particularly useful on launch when coastal soaring so you can get away from the compression at the soaring ridge in strong wind.
The RAST system keeps the Apus RS very stable and easy to control even with open trimmers. The trimmers can be quickly and safely grasped and closed if necessary using the stitched T-handle.
The uncertified trimmer riser can be purchased only as an optional accessory for a cost of Euro 189 gross (Euro 119 in combination with Apus RS order) including quick links and must be ordered separately. Since the Apus RS has no certification with trimmer risers, it can thus be converted back to the version with certification, if re-sold.
Apus RS Hike
The design of the Hike version has been weight-optimised even further. The APUS RS Hike uses a 27g fabric throughout the wing.
The 27g fabric has limited availability, so the APUS RS Hike is available only in the red/blue colour combination.
Furthermore, extremely lightweight Dyneema risers with soft links are used rather than conventional risers.
Apus RS Hike 20 and 23
Hike & fly with a touch of the miniwing’s style!
In response to strong demand, Swing has added to the Apus RS Hike product range sizes 20 and 23. These make the link from the mini-wing to the thermalling wing, with projected area of 20 / 23m², a weight of only 3.4 / 3.6kg and a weight range of 95 / 110kg (EN-B).
As with the smaller sizes, you will be impressed by the simplicity of the Apus RS Hike 20 and 23 from launch to landing. Risk-conscious mountaineers will appreciate this after a strenuous ascent just as much as hike & fly novices. At the same time, the new sizes are much more than simply a descent method: they cover every eventuality to give you the perfect adventure, from extended thermal flights to dynamic soaring and right through to XC vol bivvy flying!
Here too the innovative RAST concept provides greater safety and performance, particularly in turbulent conditions off the beaten track.
Details
- Ram Air Section Technology (RAST)
- Battens on Leading Edge
- Reefing Brake Detail
- Apus RS Standard with 41 and 34g fabric and standard risers
- Apus RS Hike with 27g fabric and Dyneema risers
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